Wood is recruiting a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join its Process & Chemicals business in Madrid. The successful candidate will support the delivery of fire protection, fire and gas detection, loss prevention and process safety engineering activities across a range of energy and industrial projects.

This position is based in our Madrid office and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

The Role

As a Senior Technical Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of technical safety and loss prevention activities throughout the project lifecycle.

You will prepare and review key technical safety deliverables, perform design calculations and safety studies, participate in or facilitate process hazard analysis workshops, and review vendor documentation. Depending on the project, you may also act as Lead Technical Safety Engineer and coordinate the activities of other engineers.

The role requires close collaboration with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation and Control, Civil and Layout disciplines, as well as with clients, licensors, vendors and third-party specialists.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors, including conventional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals,



green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).

We provide a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are recognized as a leading integrator of refining and petrochemical facilities. We support our clients in the development of sustainable fuels, low‑carbon technologies and advanced materials for the energy transition.

What We Can Offer

- Meaningful and technically challenging projects , delivered for leading clients across the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical and energy transition sectors.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion , supported by employee networks that give our people a voice and promote an inclusive working environment.
- Adaptable benefits package that can be adapted to your needs and lifestyle. Benefits include free company parking, a free shuttle bus from the railway station to the office, an on-site canteen, a medical check-up every years, and supplementary accident insurance.
- Commitment to continued professional development , with development plans tailored to individual needs, interests and career aspirations.
- Global connections , providing opportunities to collaborate with leading technical experts and specialists from across Wood’s international organization.

📌 Senior Technical Safety Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 John Wood Group
📍 Madrid